WEEK 13 Trying It On

This Week’s Takeaway: To know if a direction is right, you must go out and try it on – physically, mentally, emotionally, energetically and spiritually. Don’t leap until you’ve explored. 2

5 Steps to Trying It On Research it as much as possible online – articles, videos, interviews Physically live identity – take on a client pro bono, volunteer, shadow, intern “Feel” the experience fully Process what you’ve learned – honor it Refine your decisions 3 3

STAY where you are, but want more success and recognition The Four Buckets STAY where you are, but want more success and recognition NEW job NEW career START a NEW business 3 4

STAY but more success What does more “success” look like Identify 3 concrete ways you could obtain greater reward and success Get 360 feedback Ask your sponsor or mentor for new ideas Speak to your supervisor about wanting to contribute in a deeper way Participate in a new project that will give you more exposure 3 5

NEW Job What specific role do you want to play? Are you ready/equipped for this role? Identify 30 potential ideal employers Research everything you can about these firms and roles Find the organizations online and locate contacts who might be able to introduce you Reach out to the 10 most helpful colleagues you have – “Do you know anyone who would be helpful to speak with?” Know what you bring to the table Network, network, network 3 6

NEW Career Define the new career concretely Find a way to live the professional identity of it More training Shadow Talk to those who are succeeding at it and those who have failed at it Find a mentor who can help Create a transition plan 3 7

START/LAUNCH a new business Read The E-Myth Revisited, Michael Gerber Follow my Forbes blog and entrepreneurial experts Take a class at local women’s biz development center Shadow someone running similar biz Join organizations that support biz growth Meet with SCORE.org for help with business, marketing, and financial plan and competitive analysis Understand the funding necessary Surround yourself with entrepreneurial thinkers 8

Have You Tried It On? Does it fit? Not running away? Aligned with: Personality Mission/Purpose Values Financial Needs Family Values Geographic Preferences Lifestyle Natural Talents Skills You Like to Use People You Respect You ready to make it happen? 3 9

It means there is a BLOCK and deep resistance in the way Still Stuck? It means there is a BLOCK and deep resistance in the way Involves paralysis from: Mindset Trauma Fear Anxiety Lack of Self-Esteem Lack of Self-Confidence and Self-Trust Inability to Decide Inability to Act 10

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This week’s learning: Key Takeaways What is the one “bucket” you feel most excited about today? What have you done to thoroughly explore, research, and try on this new direction? What do you need to do further, to ensure that this isn’t just a vain pipedream? If you can’t move and can’t decide, get more help. 12